The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

the | nited States Marine tOrl)S- lne right
of the procession moved up II street to
Eighteenth, each organization wheeling into
line as the left of the preceding company
passed From Eighteenth street the pro-
cession proceeded to Pennsylvania avenue,
down which il marched to Third street,
where the Third division debouched and
proceeded down Third To Maryland avenue
and halted on that avenue near the monu-
ment
on THE GRAND STAND.
On the grand stand, near the Garfield
statue, 10 the unveiling of which to-day's
ceremonies had been SET apart, seats had
been arranged for 800 persons. A number
of these were occupied by ladies and gentle
men at least an hour before the procession
arrived The invited guests inclnded mem
bcrs of the Cabinet and their families, JUS
tees of the Supreme Court, the District Ju-
dietary, members of the Diplomatic Corps
and distinguished citizens. James and Harry
Garfield were among those seated on the
stand There was great crowd of people
and the entire routo of the procession was
lined by cheering multitude
At O'Clock Generals sherman, Sheridan
and Rosecrans and Governor Curtin arrived
in a carriage, just after the head of the pro-
cessiod made its appearance. They We're
soon followed by President Cleveland, escor-
ted by General Anderson and Secretary and
Mrs. Fairchild Colonel and Mrs. Lamont
Postmaster General Villas and Secretary La
mar Mrs Cleveland came accompanied by
Mrs. Folsom. Miss Bayard and Miss Welsh,
just after o'clock and took her seat beside
the Presidents chair Ex-Secretary Win
dom and Ex-Auorney General MacNeagh
Of President Garfields Cabinet, were among
the guests present.
After Marshal Nelson had formally an
nounced the opening of the ceremonies and
Rev DR. Gilsy offered PRAYER the Marine
Band surrounding the monument. struck
up Aail to the Chief, and amid the clap
ping of hands the American flag enveioping
the statue was dropped and the great bronze
image stood exposed
There was a short lull in the proceedings
Mltlit a DdlttIN W hitilltIN nifu al
salute t;eneral sheridan then introduced
ihe orator of the occasion. General !. War
ren keifer who, on the part ofthe monument
committee delivered an address transferring
the statue to General Sheridan.
At its conclusion sheridan. in behalf of
the society, transferred the statue 10 the Pres
ident of the United States
THE PRESIDENTS sPEEcH
President Cleveland in accepting the statue
said:
Amid the interchange of fraternal greet
ings between the survivors of the Army of
the Cumberland and their former foes upon
the battlefield, and while the Union Gener-
al and the peoples President awaited burial,
the common grief Of these magnanimous
soldiers and mourning citizens found express
sion in the determination 10 cree, this tribute
to American greatness. and thus to-day in
it, symmetry and beauty it presents of
brotherhood redeemed, and token of a ma
tion restored.
Monuments and statues multiply through
out the land. fittingly illustrative of the love
and affection of our greateful people and
oommemorating brave and patriotic sacri-
foes in war, fame in peaceful pursuits. or
honor in public station.
But from this day forth there shall stand
at our seat of government this statue OF a
distinguished citizen who in life and services
combined ali these things and more. which
challenge admiration in American character
loving tenderness in every domestic relation
bravery on the field of battle, fame and dis
tinction in our halls of legislation, and the
highest honor and dignity in the Chief Mag
istracy of the nation.
This stately etfigy shall not fail to teach
every beholder that the source of American
greatness is confined 10 no condition. nor de
pendent alone TOR its growth and develop
ment upon favorable Surroundings. The
genius of our national life beckons to useful
ness and honor those in every sphere, and
offers the highest prefefmcnt to manly ann
bition and sturdy, honest effcort cliistened
and consecratel by patriotic hopes and aSpi-
rations
Aslongas this statue stands. lei il be proud
~ remembered that to every American
citizen the way is open to came and station,
until he
Moving up from high 10 higher.
Becomes on fortunes crowning slope
The pillar of peoples hope
The centr. Of Il world desire.
SOLEMN LESSON
Nor can we forget that il also teaches our
people sad aud distressing lesson and the
thoughtful citizen who views its fair proper
tions cannot fail To recall the tragedy of a
death which brought grief and mourning to
every household in the land. But while
American citizenship stands aghast and af-
frighted that murder and assassination
should lurk in the midst of free people and
strike down the head Of their government. a
fearless search and the discovery oftlle origin
natural things should be followed 10y a sol
emn resolve to purge forever from our poll
teal methods and from the operation Of our
government the perversions and miseonccp-
tons which gave birth TO passionate and
bloody thoughts
III from TINS nollr our admiration fDr the |
bravery and nobility of American manhood
and our filth in the possibilities and oppor-
tunities of American citizenship be renewed. |
il our appreciation of the blessing of a ne |
stored Union and love for our government he |
strengthened. and flour watchfulness against |
the dangers of mad chase after partisan |
spoils be oaickened, the dedication of this |
statue 10 the people Of the United States will |
not be in vain.
During the delivery of his address the |
President was frequently Interrupted by out
bursts of applause. He spoke fiuently in a |
clear voice which was audible TO most of |
the vast crowd tina, filed the circle before /
the stand
When he had concluded the band played |
. Hail Columbia" and Rev. r. r. Power.
who was the pastor Of General Garfields |
church in this city, pronounced the benedic- |
ton. The troops were then dismissed and |
the ceremonies came to an end.